Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Michigan · In Chase · Structure no. 000000000005286
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Smith Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.